proper cleaner before primer?
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proper cleaner before primer?
What is a good cleaner to use to remove dust & dirt before primer, that will not soak into the fiberglass, or leave a film or residue? Will regular wax & grease remover work? What about acetone or lacquer thinner?
Melting Slicks
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For simple dust, wash it with Dawn dish soap and let dry 24-48 hours. If you suspect ANY contamination at all, Acetone is good, wax and grease remover works well also. Allow an hour flash with either befor paint.
Melting Slicks
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If I used Dawn I would want to rinse it with clean water to remove any soapy residue that could soak into the glass and inhibit adhesion.
Drifting
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it's just like dx330. it is a little harsher and dries slower . it is referred to as first clean. it is fine for cleaning fiberglass just be sure to give it plenty of time to flash off. dawn soap and water is one of the best to use as it will lift any oil residue and you can rinse it away. give it plenty of time to dry also.
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Melting Slicks
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Not to be critical but Prep Sol 3919S and First Kleen 3900S are two different products and both are recommended to be used prior to sanding.
As I stated above 3901S or 3939S would be better choices but there is a warning stating that using any solvent on fiberglass can create static and potentially cause a flash fire.
Craig
As I stated above 3901S or 3939S would be better choices but there is a warning stating that using any solvent on fiberglass can create static and potentially cause a flash fire.
Craig
Drifting
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From: bluff dale tx
any solvent used on fiberglass is the same hazard. static discharge can create a spark so it really doesn't matter which is used . this is why i like dawn soap and water. but i do use dx330 from time to time which is a first clean solvent. they dry much slower. a cleaner for use during paint will be a little less harsh and dry much faster.
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Actually, Prepsol Dupont 3919S isn not the recommended wash before paint or primer. It is meant to be used before on painted panels before sanding to remove wax, grease and tar. 3939S Surface cleaner or 3901S Final Clean would be a better choice.
If I used Dawn I would want to rinse it with clean water to remove any soapy residue that could soak into the glass and inhibit adhesion.
If I used Dawn I would want to rinse it with clean water to remove any soapy residue that could soak into the glass and inhibit adhesion.